Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
To ensure you catch your SSH to BCN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SSH and BCN include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
£53 is currently the best price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. A return flight starts from £129. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SSH to BCN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SSH to BCN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
To get to Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSH:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Barcelona in March.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SSH to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 402 kms (250 miles) west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.